Storm Update #3: August 12  

On Monday, August 10th, the Village of Lombard was impacted by a storm that included a touchdown of an EF-1 tornado within the corporate limits of the Village.  The tornado caused a 2-mile-long path of damage through the heart of our Village. Public Works crews continue to clear large, broken trees from streets and remove dangerous limbs overhanging roadways, driveways and sidewalks.  The Village’s top priority is to clear streets so that residents, emergency vehicles and ComEd can maintain access. Crews continue to work to clear trees and limbs, however some streets remain closed at this time as the Village awaits ComEd crews to clear the lines. 

The below information can also be found at www.villageoflombard.org/storm. 

Power Outage Update

ComEd crews are working throughout the Village to fix downed and broken lines and have restored power to more than 2,160 customers. As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12th, ComEd reports that 2,576 customers in Lombard remain without power. Residents can check the status of outages in Lombard on ComEd’s website.

ComEd has shared the following information on their Facebook page: Our current estimate is that all customers will be restored by 3PM on Saturday, August 15. We recommend customers take whatever steps they feel necessary to keep themselves and their families safe during this time.

Based upon ComEd protocols, restoration will be prioritized for high risk customers including hospitals, nursing homes, medical care facilities and multi-family units. The majority of Lombard’s residential outages affect single family homes, which may take second priority in this emergency situation. 

Call 9-1-1 If You Require Assistance

Lombard Police, Fire, and Public Works are working to restore roadways and are addressing calls reporting damage. Residents should dial 9-1-1 if they encounter any downed power lines or smell gas, or have a situation that requires attention.  

Village Cleanup Efforts Continue 

The Public Works Department has all available personnel working to address the damage from the storm event.  The Village has requested assistance through the DuPage County Mutual Aid Network and the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network.  The Village has received assistance from the DuPage County Department of Transportation, the Village of Carol Stream and the Village of Bloomingdale.  

The Village has coordinated with the Lombard Park District to stockpile debris at the Lombard Common, which will allow the Village to more quickly address the debris. While the Village continues to clear streets throughout the Village, including areas heavily impacted near Park District property, the Village is not removing material on Park District property. Trees that are on Park District property are the responsibility of the Park District and been cleared trees with their own staff. 

Some streets continue to remain closed due to downed power lines and fallen trees. Crews are working to help debris and damage caused by Monday’s EF-1 tornado. The Village has requested mutual aid assistance to help expedite our cleanup efforts. We ask for your patience as we work to restore our Village. If you would like more information please feel free to contact Public Works directly at (630)620-5740.

The Village’s top priority is to remove debris from the roadways and remove any dangerous limbs and branches overhanging the roadways, sidewalks and driveways within the parkways, so that residents and emergency vehicles can regain and maintain access. If you would like more information please feel free to contact Public Works directly at (630)620-5740.

Report Power Outages to ComEd

Residents should report power outages to ComEd at
1-800-edison1 or on their website. 

ComEd's power outage map is a helpful resource in tracking power outages and updates.